Men's Retreat
Relax & Enjoy! Join other men for this unique opportunity of spiritual enrichment and personal encouragement. This quality weekend is designed just for you...a time for reflection, growth, and friendships...free from everyday distraction and clutter. We look forward to welcoming you.
Upcoming Men's Retreat
| Code | Dates | Sky Ridge Lodge | Pacific Woods Lodge | |||||
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| 10RM1 | Nov. 26 - 28, 2010 | $114* | $130* | |||||
FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO GST/HST INFO. |
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Speaker: Rod Kolke
Originally from Waterloo, Ontario, Rod Kolke holds an undergraduate degree from University of Waterloo and a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Western University. Rod has spent most of his life on a journey attempting to understand philosophy, politics and why his computer acts the way it does. Most of the time he can be found sitting at his Mac, doing pushups, or smiling at his family and friends. He loves good books, coats with lots of pockets, and fine cutlery. He lives in Ladysmith with his wife Naomi and their two kids. Rod also serves at The Meeting Place in Nanaimo, a church Rod helped launch over ten years ago.
The topic Rod will be speaking on is "Deep Survival." What does it take to survive? Do we all have it in us? Most people are surprised to learn that survival isn't a battle and that the winners aren't always the toughest people. Rather it is a spiritual journey, and it's remarkably similar for all of us, whether it plays out in the wilderness, in a cancer ward, in a prison camp, in the executive boardroom, or in a recovery group.
It's not what's in your toolbox or in your pack that separates the quick from the dead. It's not even what's in your mind. Corny as it sounds, it's what's in your heart.
Details:
- Begins: Friday, 9:30 p.m. (Registration 8:30-9:00 p.m.)
- Ends: Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Mainlanders will catch the 3:15 p.m. ferry to Tsawwassen.
- Accommodation: Warm dormitory-style rooms in our Lodges (Sky Ridge and the Pacific Woods Lodge). You can choose which lodge you would like to stay in when you register.
- What to bring: Your own bedding, Bible, alarm clock, flashlight, warm casual clothes, personal items, appropriate footwear, old clothes & shoes (just in case!), swimsuit.
Activities:
Challenge Course (Skyscraper, Screamer, Climbing Tower, Breathtaker, Etc.), Hiking, Horseshoes, Ping Pong, Street Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Foosball, Trampoline, and more.
Standard Features:
- On-Site Hot Tub
- Great Free Time Options
- Guest House Fitness Centre
- Many Coffee, Tea & Talk Breaks
- Special Music
- Fireside Singing
- Share and Prayer Times
Special Features:
- Many Activity Options
- Small Group Reflection, Sharing & Pray
- Optional Tournaments
- Optional Workshop: "The Quest For Purity"
- Much time for simple rest and reflection
"A quality weekend...valuable time well-spent...excellent!"